Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of Adaptive

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best example of adaptive testing as the term is typically used?

• A)Marvin takes an aptitude test on a computer.The specific questions the computer gives him depend on how well he has answered previous questions.
• B)A school psychologist asks Donna a series of questions that assess her knowledge of social skills and her interpretation of various social situations.
• C)A teacher gives different tests to different students, depending on their specific skill levels.
• D)When giving a final exam, a high school teacher makes special accommodations for a student with a learning disability.

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Definitions:

Variance

A measure of the dispersion or spread between numbers in a data set, indicating how much the numbers differ from the mean.

Portfolio Risk

The risk associated with holding a portfolio of investments, reflecting the potential for loss due to market volatility.

Diversified Away

A strategy to reduce risk by allocating investments among various financial instruments, industries, or other categories to avoid overexposure to any single asset or risk.

Market Risk Premium

The additional yield investors anticipate for maintaining a portfolio of risky securities over safe assets.